{"id":2619,"date":"2020-12-28T18:51:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T23:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrologybay.com\/?p=2619"},"modified":"2020-12-21T19:01:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T00:01:08","slug":"the-emperor-tarot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrologybay.com\/the-emperor-tarot","title":{"rendered":"Understanding & Using the Emperor Tarot Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each Tarot card is immensely important and plays a powerful role in the deck and in your readings.\u00a0The Emperor Tarot card\u00a0<\/strong>is one of the strongest and meaningful cards in the deck. Having a good understanding of this card will help to improve your readings<\/a> and your relationship to Tarot as a whole.<\/p>\n

The Emperor Tarot Card<\/h2>\n

The Emperor is the masculine component of the masculine\/feminine duality represented by the Emperor\/Empress cards. Remember that, in this case, masculine and feminine don’t refer to today’s politically-charged definitions of these words.\u00a0<\/strong>Rather, they refer to archetypal forces that embody particular energetic traits.<\/p>\n

The Emperor is, thus, the Father. In most decks,\u00a0the Emperor is depicted seated upon a throne\u00a0<\/strong>where he rules. The image of the Emperor is one of power, command, determination, passion, and dedication.<\/p>\n

The Emperor can be thought of as\u00a0the ideal ruler:\u00a0<\/strong>think of Kings who were compassionate for their subjects, rulers who were willing to make tough decisions so that their people would be able to thrive.<\/p>\n

The King also represents aged wisdom and life experience. He represents one who has been tested and tried by life, managing to succeed thanks to their will, determination, and strength.<\/p>\n

Meaning of the Emperor Tarot Card<\/h2>\n

Like other cards in the deck, the meaning of the Emperor depends largely on whether you pull the card upright or in reverse. Here are the different meanings.<\/p>\n

Meaning of the Emperor Tarot Card – Upright<\/h3>\n

The Emperor represents the father and, as such, when pulled upright, represents the traits of an ideal father:\u00a0strength, capability, decisiveness, and the ability to provide for one’s self and for others.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this case, it represents one who can stand strong in the face of adversity. The Emperor is a bulwark that can keep others and themselves safe, even when plagued with emotional challenges and difficulties.<\/p>\n

The card may also represent order, rules, and a strong sense of duty. The Emperor can calm the chaos <\/strong>and\u00a0find stability\u00a0<\/strong>even in challenging situations.<\/p>\n

Meaning of the Emperor Tarot Card – Reverse<\/h3>\n

If you pull the Emperor in reverse, then you are being asked to consider your relationship to strength, power, duty, and responsibility.<\/p>\n

When pulled in reverse, this could indicate that you are not properly utilizing your strength or command.\u00a0<\/strong>Or, perhaps, those that are in your care or custody are not benefiting as much as they could be from your actions or words.<\/p>\n

The Emperor reversed can indicate misuse of authority or power. It may also indicate that others are more reliant on you than you are aware.<\/p>\n

When considered externally, the Emperor reversed may suggest that\u00a0external authorities should be questioned.\u00a0<\/strong>In either case, there is some question of power – whether it is personal power or that which you delegate to others.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The Emperor is a card that represents strength, authority, and power.<\/strong> When pulled upright, it indicates that you may be in a place to wield these things for the benefit of yourself and others. Reversed, it suggests a question of the misuse of power.<\/p>\n

Developing a strong understanding of each Tarot card is important. Check here to learn about the Magician card<\/a>, and read here to learn about the world’s most popular Tarot deck.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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